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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.40, 36,099.56 and 15,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.40, 36,099.56 and 15,541.91 is: 21,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.40 : 36,099.56 = 15,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.40/36,099.56 = 15,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.40x = 36,099.56 × 15,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.40x = 561,055,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,055,854.35/26,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,453.33

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